US releases footage of Russian fighter jets ‘harassing’ US drones over Syria

Video released by the the US Air Force shows what it says are Russian fighter jets flying dangerously close to several US drones over Syria, setting off flares and forcing the MQ-9 Reapers to take evasive manoeuvres.

The footage comprises a series of clips showing a Russian SU-35 fighter closing in on a Reaper, and later a series of parachute flares drifting into a drone’s flight path.

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[p.pingtam]

So it's okay for Tom Cruise to do it but not Ivan Crooski, is it?

[edmundm]

Harrass? The US drone is entering Syrian airspace and carrying out combat activities, so if the other nations drone enter US airspace, is it fine too?

[many]

maybe US spy bots shouldn't be poking around where they have no business

[anteantic]

I think it's time for US to leave Syria and stop stealing their oil

[revbuddhivisuddhi]

Us activity in Syria is illegal.
They must respect their own rule base order and leave unauthorised occupation of Siriya.
Russians had the approval of the Siryan government, probably trying to learn more about US drones

[srahm]

I hate it when breaking into somebodies house and harassed while stealing their stuff. It’s like dude, show some respect

[aakashonline]

You should not harass drones, they have feelings too. This could be the origin story for the Rise of the Drones.

[Devan-hekr]

The best way to deal with this problem is for us to get the heck out of Syria. The US has no business occupying another country.

[adityadiesel]

Oil Thief complaint about unprofessional flight? ... Hilarious

[hypicsiamascarosi]

Amazing those fighter jets harassing the drone 🤣🤣 its kinda a Maverick moment

[Turzaluk]

My friend likes to jump into my neighbours property and keep watch on everyone through their windows. I try to mess around with him now and then when he is doing that.. This doesn't seem to be much of a difference... I guess I'm in the wrong.. I need to apologise to my friend and continue to watch my neighbours through their windows.

[arep]

US : only i can do the harassing but dont harass me.

[wadedeeds]

America shouldn't be there! We need to mind our own business. Protect our own borders!!

[meowaves]

US comes in Syria for freedom and peace voluntarily. 😂

[peregrineslim]

America has no rights in Syrian air space. The Reapers could be shot down legally.

[kenrie]

What is US drone doing in Syria? . According to UN chapter this is a violation of Syria sovereignty.

[vukans]

Poor US drones harassed by evil Russian fighter jets (over Syria!!!) LOL, JUSTICE FOR US DRONES!

[TheTigersaracen]

The US in a country illegally, never.

[nate_]

One of the rare moments when the drone doesn't turn off its body camera

[johnsvendsen]

Glad to see Russia NOT putting up with the United States' threatening behavior.